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Four more forgotten Detroit-built cars

Posted on March 18, 2014 by MCG

Harroun TouringHere’s yet another assortment of long-forgotten automotive makes that originated in the Motor City, but with a twist: This time, we’ll let the artists tell the story.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Detroit-Built Cars

MCG Executive Briefing for March 17, 2014

Posted on March 17, 2014 by MCG

Goodyear BlimpGoodyear has unveiled a larger and faster new blimp and is asking the public to help name the advanced machine. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Bookshelf: Bonneville–A Century of Speed

Posted on March 16, 2014 by MCG

Bonneville A Century of SpeedThis beautiful new book by David Fetherston tells the hundred-year history of land-speed record racing at Bonneville.  Continue reading →

Posted in Bookshelf, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Bonneville

Video: a tribute to William Clay Ford

Posted on March 15, 2014 by MCG

William Clay Ford 1953With rare photos and film footage, this short video from Ford Motor Company offers a special glimpse into the life and work of William Clay Ford, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 88.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged William Clay Ford

Saturday Morning CarTune: Route 66

Posted on March 15, 2014 by MCG

Route 66 2013They’re back!  Here’s Asleep at the Wheel with an all-new, even tastier version of “Route 66.”   Continue reading →

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Jim McCraw reports on the Bakersfield March Meet

Posted on March 14, 2014 by MCG

Bakersfield 2Veteran automotive journalist Jim McCraw has been covering drag racing since the glory days of the 1960s. Here he takes in the scene at the annual nitro happening in Bakersfield.

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Posted in Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Bakersfield March Meet

MCG Executive Briefing for March 14, 2014

Posted on March 14, 2014 by MCG

Natalie Wood 300SLThis 1957 Merecedes-Benz 300SL roadster originally owned by actress Natalie Wood sold for $1.84 million at the RM Auctions Amelia Island sale. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.    -RM Auctions photo                           Continue reading →

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